• The NIASHF is pleased to announce we will have a booth on display at the Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectable Convention held at the Donald Stevens Convention Center March 28-30, 2008.

  • The Class of 2008 will be announced on May 1, 2008

  • The All-Star Game Cookout will be held on July 15 at the NIASHF Roof Top Terrace

  • The First Annual Tommy Lasorda Open will be held on August 25 at Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL

  • The 31st Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony will be held on October 31 - November 1 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center



Located in Chicago's historic "Little Italy" neighborhood, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Italian Americans in sports. Our collection aims to honor and preserve Italian Americans who have made lasting contributions to sports and society. The NIASHF has awarded over $6 million in scholarships to students from all backgrounds for their academic and athletic endeavors through our Second Wind and A Level Playing Field outreach programs.

July 15All-Star Game Cookout
NIASHF Roof Top Terrace
August 25The First Annual Tommy Lasorda Open
Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL
October 31 - November 131st Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center


Volunteer: The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is always looking for people to help us with programs and projects. Click Here to volunteer.

Donate: There are several ways to donate to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. For your options, please call Monica Mahon at (312) 226-5566 or email at monica@niashf.org


The NIASHF would like to give a special thank you to the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO). To learn more about these impressive organizations, please see the video section in the multimedia center above.